Legal Services Benefit Plan

Legal Services Benefit Plan

The LiUNA Local 527 Legal Services (1997) Trust Fund was established to help alleviate the costs faced by our members and their dependents in obtaining legal assistance. The legal benefits provided by the Plan are listed in the Member’s Legal Services Benefit Plan booklet.

*Please note: The information provided below is for your reference only. We recommend that you contact the Union office at 613-521-6565 prior to incurring any cost to ensure entitlement and coverage.

Members and their family may be entitled to the following Legal Benefits

includes reimbursement of legal services for the following: preparation of Prenuptial Agreement, preparation of a separation agreement, filing a petition for divorce or separation, family court and mediation services.

Coverage includes reimbursement of legal services for the following: purchase or sale of a family dwelling, purchase of a lot in which to build a family dwelling, preparation of a new or renewal of mortgage, discharge of mortgage, preparation of a Spousal Co-Ownership Agreement

The above benefits have limitations and exclusions; a detailed description of the benefit coverage is available in the Members’ Legal Services Benefit Plan Booklet. Interpretation of the Plan and final determination of any claim that may be questioned will be governed by the Trustees of the LiUNA Local 527 Legal Services (1997) Trust Fund.

Legal Services Benefit Plan Frequently Asked Questions

Entitlement to Benefits

There is more than one factor that determines whether you are eligible for reimbursement. Therefore, due to the complexity of determining eligibility, it is your responsibility to contact the administrator prior to consulting a lawyer to determine whether you are eligible.

Questions below have been answered on the basis that the member meets all requirements to be eligible for benefits.

Yes. Coverage under these proceedings is to a maximum of $1,500.00, one claim per calendar year. Also, mediation services for divorce, separation and domestic proceedings is limited to 50% of the total cost to a maximum of $1.500.00

Claims Procedure

Please fill in and submit the Legal Claim Form with your detailed Statement of Account from your lawyer and required documentation. The administrator will determine your eligibility for benefits and provide you with any further information required based on the claim you are submitting.

All claims submitted must be accompanied by a detailed statement of account indicating the services rendered and that the account has been paid in full. Some of the documents required are listed on the Legal Claim Document Requirement Sheet. Since documents are specific to the legal services provided, other documentation may be required. The Administrator and Trustees reserve the right to request other information to process your claim.